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NUR421 Exam 3 Questions With Complete Solutions

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17 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

Classroom

To maintain effective disaster preparedness, nurses working in the community can play a critical role in providing an updated record of: a. immunizations b. active TB cases c. WIC enrollees d. vulnerable populations d. In the event of a disaster, shelters are generally the responsibility of which of the following entities? a. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) b. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) c. Public Health Service (PHS) d. Red Cross chapter d. Nurses often participa...

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9 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Warfarin (Coumadin) PT/INR Heparin Aptt Thrombolytics (TPA) 1. Breaks down the clot 2. Used when conventional therapy has failed 3. Contraindicated in Renal patients 4. Has NO ANTIDOTE 5. Increased risk for bleeding 6. Monitor fibrinogen levels (if less than 100 notify MD) 7. Monitor for signs of hemorrhage or intracranial bleeding 8. Good for submissive and Massive PE 9. Clot has to be less than 14 days old Malignant Hyperthermia Clinical Manifestation 1. Muscle Rigidity/Spasms 2. Tachycardi...

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20 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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Seven Warning Signs of Cancer Change in bowel/bladder habits A sore that does not heal Unusual bleeding/discharge from body orifice Thickening or a lump in breast/body Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing Obvious change in a wart or mole Nagging cough or hoarseness Staging of cancer 0: cancer in situ I: tumor limited to tissue of origin II: limited local spread III: extensive local and regional spread IV: metastasis Prevention and Early Detection of Cancer Limit alcohol use. • Get regular...

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7 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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Placental Previa The placenta is implanted over cervical os rather than the body or fundus of the uterus. C-section is necessary in nearly all women with this condition due to risk of placental hemorrhage. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) Glucose intolerance that did not exist/present prior to pregnancy. ** Account for ~90% of diabetes in pregnancy True or False: obesity increases risk of gestational diabetes True: "About 47% of GBM cases were attributed to being overweight, obese, or ex...

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4 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

What are the S&S of respiratory acidosis? hypoventilation, headache, confused, low BP, V-fib, hypoxia What are the causes of respiratory acidosis? hypoventilation, alcohol ingestion, carbon monoxide poisoning, PE, CF, chemical induced What are the S&S of respiratory alkalosis? lightheaded, dizzy, tachycardia, dysrhythmias, numbness/tingling What are the causes of respiratory alkalosis? hyperventilation, liver failure What are the S&S of metabolic acidosis? fatigue, confusion, cold & clammy s...

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6 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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AWHONN's position on insurance and contraception and contraception AWHONN - Association if women's health, obstetric, and neonatal nurses They support the inclusion of all contraceptive drugs, devices (including device insertion), and related services that are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as covered health insurance benefits in public and private plans. AWHONN considers access to widespread, affordable, and acceptable health car, which includes safe and reliable contracept...

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11 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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At birth, which should the nurse do to prevent heat loss in the newborn? A. Dry the infant. B. Place the infant on a flat surface. C. Monitor the temperature. D. Rub the infant's back. A. Dry the infant. One reason that preterm infants are at higher risk for cold stress is the fact that they A. have a smaller surface area. B. have a decreased amount of brown fat. C. cannot nurse as effectively. D. cannot buffer the acids in the body as well. B. have a decreased amount of brown fat. When caring ...

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21 pages

Written in 2024/2025

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You are caring for an 84 year old male who complains of having a frequent urge to urinate, but is unable to empty his bladder. You suspect the patient has which of the following conditions? A. prostate cancer B. under secretion of dihydrotesterone by the prostate C. testicular torsion D. benign prostatic hyperplasia D. benign prostatic hyperplasia Which of the following is true of Human Papillomavirus (HPV)? A. HPV is very rare. B. HPV is usually seen only in adults with multiple sex partners...

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13 pages

Written in 2024/2025

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What are the 5 cardinal signs of inflammation? heat, redness, swelling, pain, loss of function Function of the inflammation response: Restitution of normal, functioning cells after injury. Fibrous repair when restitution of functioning cells is impossible. Chemotaxis Process involving chemicals from pathogens, inflammation, complement activation, and plasma clotting that attract white blood cells to the area. Pro-inflammatory hormone examples= Prostaglandins, cytokines, histamines. Pro-infla...

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21 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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Hypothalamus hypothalamic hormones regulate the synthesis and secretion of pituitary gland hormones Hyperpituitarism - over secretion of the anterior pituitary gland Causes - pituitary adenomas (cancer) - extra pituitary tumors - hypothalamic lesions Increased secretion of growth hormone gigantism - excess of gh *before puberty* and fusion of long bones Acromegaly - gh excess *after puberty* and fusion of long bones - soft tissues continue to grow - increase in size of body parts but not hei...

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5 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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Define angina? § Stable, predictable exertional pain. § Doesn't increase in frequency or severity over time. § Generally caused by fixed obstructive atheromatous lesion. § Resolves with rest and treatment § May be preventable with pretreatment Define unstable angina § Thrombus partially or intermittently occludes the coronary artery. § S/S: · Pain with or without radiation to arm, neck, back or epigastric region. · SOB · Diaphoresis, N, lightheadedness · Tachycardia, tachypnea, hypo...

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21 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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A couple visiting the clinic voiced their concern that their unborn baby might have trisomy 21 at birth. Which test would be recommended for this couple? Prenatal Testing Which is an appropriate assistance the nurse can provide to the couple who found out during pregnancy that their child has a genetic disorder? Select all that apply. 1) Provide credible websites containing information specifically about the genetic disorder 2) encourage them to communicate with one another 3) find a support gr...

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4 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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Which of the following statements is the best explanation as to why some countries are more violent than others? a. civilized societies are less violent than primitive societies b. geographical differences are the primary factor c. population differences are the main determinant-for example, having more males than females d. violence is a learned behavior controlled or allowed by social norms - d. Which of the following statements best explains the primary reason why violence is so hig...

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14 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

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